Holidays – Gardner Projects – Resolutions – Energy, and a bit of comedic relief on Hotline Radio for December 13, 2025
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The WGAW Hotline Radio Show of December 13th kicked off with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson who spoke about codeRED and storm readiness. f you registered for codeRed after March 1, 2025, you’ll need to re-register for Code Red. Host Steve Wendell and the Mayor discussed 911 and how it works locally. — Steve asked about employment with the City in Public Safety and the Mayor stated available jobs with the City are posted on the City website. The status of the Sludge Landfill Project was reviewed along with various alternatives – The Mayor stated that “the watershed will be protected” – The status of Maki Park was reviewed – some work hasn’t been done because of the weather. Holiday Events: Handel’s Messiah performance will be at Gardner City Hall Sunday December 14th. Caroling with the Mayor event is December 22nd. Inauguration will be January 8th at Perry Auditorium. ———
Steve Wendell reviewed FREE publicity for non-profits – A Christmas song featuring the Charlie Brown Character – Resolutions Commentary with Werner Poegel – Masons Selling Christmas Trees at 42 Central Street in Gardner. Tall ones only $55.
2nd Hour: Discussion with Shawn Hayden of GAAMHA on Christmas Tree Sales at 827 Green Street (Route 140) lot — Mike Urban Commentary on the Massachusetts Energy Crisis –
Steve Wendell on Christmas tunes: with a comedy segment on Hot Mamma, an artist from India who does hilariously bad versions of “Sleighride” , Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.

